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as in sisters
a male connected with another person by a common parent
When was the last time you called your brother?
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as in monks
a member of a religious community of men
He was loved and respected among his brothers at the monastery.
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as in friends
a man with whom one feels a sense of solidarity
As veterans, we support our brothers and sisters in the military.
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Recent Examples of brothers
Its combination of inventiveness and mundanity reminds him of the early films of the Lumière brothers, who paved the way for modern cinema with their invention of the cinematograph.
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The cast of Life’s Still Unfair also includes Christopher Kennedy Masterson and Justin Berfield, returning as Malcolm’s brothers Francis and Reese, respectively, and Emy Coligado as Francis’ wife Piama.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
The brothers are hoping to meet the moment, providing some life in the city.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Together, the brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Land of the Lost, which the brothers initially worked on with writer David Gerrold, was also adapted into a 2009 film starring Will Ferrell; before that, there was Pufnstuf in 1970.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The brothers immigrated to New York City from Canada with their father.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Seth Curry appeared in six preseason games for Golden State in 2013 then played for the team’s G League Santa Cruz Warriors that year — with the brothers playing all of 100 seconds together during the fourth quarter of two games during that ’13 preseason.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Ohal said the relationships Supermicro has under its umbrella of related companies—led by Liang’s own brothers—gives it a leg up over other companies.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The cast of Life’s Still Unfair also includes Christopher Kennedy Masterson and Justin Berfield, returning as Malcolm’s brothers Francis and Reese, respectively, and Emy Coligado as Francis’ wife Piama.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
The brothers are hoping to meet the moment, providing some life in the city.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Together, the brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Land of the Lost, which the brothers initially worked on with writer David Gerrold, was also adapted into a 2009 film starring Will Ferrell; before that, there was Pufnstuf in 1970.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
The brothers immigrated to New York City from Canada with their father.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Seth Curry appeared in six preseason games for Golden State in 2013 then played for the team’s G League Santa Cruz Warriors that year — with the brothers playing all of 100 seconds together during the fourth quarter of two games during that ’13 preseason.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Ohal said the relationships Supermicro has under its umbrella of related companies—led by Liang’s own brothers—gives it a leg up over other companies.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brothers
Noun
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My sisters certainly haven’t lost me to Hugh.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Collier and Bishop's sisters were murdered in 1977, when Bishop was just a baby.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two monks sustained serious injuries, and one monk lost part of his leg as a result of the crash.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wow friends and family with this portable snack hack.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Aniston’s Instagram never disappoints, often including adorable dogs, friends (sometimes THE Friends), and enviable hair to boot.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The cousins hope Kansas Citians stop by and expand their palate.—
Jenna Thompson
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Since the Habsburg days, this is where Slovenes take their guests – whether kings or cousins – to show off their country’s natural beauty.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Australian Special Air Service Association, which represents current and former members of the elite regiment, said some may be required to testify against former comrades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on her relationships with comrades and the inner turmoil of conflict, My Dear Theo offers a unique, intimate view of war that transcends traditional documentary storytelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Money and clout of that stature means Brooklyn Beckham seemingly no longer has to pose for photos alongside his parents and siblings to drive public promotion and endorsements.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the years since, the collection has been subject to numerous claims from alleged heirs, including distant cousins and half-siblings, according to a 2024 report by El País.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is aiming to persuade Chinese companies to share more tech know-how with their Spanish partners on a trip to Beijing next week, according to people familiar with the preparations.—
Daniel Basteiro,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Such implications could have a chilling effect on the reporting of such crimes by partners and spouses locked into messy and tumultuous relationships.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Brothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brothers. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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